Two-thirds of S’pore students use AI to help them learn at least once a week: Pisa study
Those who don't use AI tend to score about 20 points higher in science.
A recent Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) study found that two-thirds of Singapore students use AI chatbots to help with their learning at least once a week, compared to the average of 46% across Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries. In Singapore, 41-46% of students frequently use AI for tasks such as researching new topics, summarizing texts, and drafting writing assignments.
Only 4% of students said they never or hardly ever use AI chatbots for schoolwork. The Pisa 2025 study surveyed 6,551 students across 157 schools in Singapore, revealing that students reported spending an average of 2.1 hours per day using digital devices for learning activities at school, compared to the OECD average of 1.7 hours.
However, students who reported using AI for learning weekly performed at a similar level to those who did not use AI at all. Students who frequently use AI for learning and can assess the quality of AI-generated information at school achieved slightly higher science performance than non- or infrequent users. The study also highlighted a complex relationship between AI use and science performance, with students who do not use AI outperforming those who do by around 20 points on average.
The report emphasized the importance of purposeful and moderate use of digital tools, as overuse or lack of guidance can lead to distraction and limit meaningful engagement, negatively affecting learning outcomes.
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